NATURIUM Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum for combination skin
Multi-Peptide Blend
Ferulic Acid
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Squalane
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other serums fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for your combination skin, as Ferulic Acid and Glycerin provide antioxidant and humectant benefits, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
- The presence of peptides like Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 offers excellent anti-aging effects, while Squalane and Glycerin provide general hydration that is supportive but not directly relevant to your oily shine.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing agents like sunflower extract and rosemary leaf extract.
How to apply
- Use your serum as part of your PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, and right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏳for it to soak in.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive.
- Always do a patch test before using the serum for the first time, and avoid the eye area .
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsUsers with dry, mature, and sensitive skin frequently praise this serum for its ability to visibly plump fine lines and deliver a "glass-skin" radiance without irritation. Many report smoother texture and improved hydration, while a minority of users experienced breakouts or frustration with the packaging design.
Highlights
Elegant texture Often Mentioned
- “silky application”
- “absorbs quickly”
- “layers well”
- “non-sticky finish”
Hydrating and plumping Often Mentioned
- “deeply moisturizing”
- “skin feels bouncy”
- “lightweight hydration”
- “non-greasy feel”
Improves skin texture Often Mentioned
- “smoother complexion”
- “softer skin”
- “reduces roughness”
- “glass-like finish”
Great value Sometimes Noted
- “affordable price”
- “high-quality ingredients”
- “beats expensive brands”
- “good size”
Visible anti-aging Sometimes Noted
- “fine lines softened”
- “firmer appearance”
- “youthful glow”
- “less tired-looking”
Poor pump design Sometimes Noted
- “pump stops working”
- “hard to dispense”
- “product left at bottom”
- “cap breaks easily”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “cystic acne”
- “small bumps”
- “clogged pores”
- “skin reaction”
Runs out quickly Rarely Noted
- “bottle empties fast”
- “small quantity”
- “opaque bottle hides level”
- “used up in weeks”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “stinging sensation”
- “burning upon application”
- “redness”
- “sensitivity flare-up”
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Questions and answers
How well does the Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum work for combination skin?
This serum works moderately well for combination skin because its antioxidants and hydration help smooth your skin, though it lacks enough oil-controlling ingredients for your oily areas. To work best for combination skin, a product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, and zinc PCA to regulate oiliness while keeping the skin balanced and hydrated.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for combination skin?
This serum works for combination skin because ferulic acid, glycerin, and squalane provide helpful antioxidants and hydration. To be a top fit for this skin type, a treatment needs ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, or propolis to balance oily areas and regulate shine.
What do Peptides do for combination skin?
Peptides help combination skin by supporting firmness, smoothing out wrinkles, and improving hydration without feeling heavy. They work by encouraging collagen production, which may help keep the skin looking smooth and bouncy.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2017
What does Ferulic Acid do for combination skin?
Ferulic acid helps protect combination skin from sun damage and everyday environmental stress while boosting the performance of vitamins C and E. For combination skin to get the best results, this ingredient needs to be paired with antioxidants and lightweight hydrators that balance oil and dry areas without clogging pores.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Combination skin of this type needs balancing ingredients like niacinamide or clay for oil control.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to give your skin hydration and anti-aging benefits, followed by your retinol. This product works for combination skin, though this skin type needs oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine best.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, as suggested for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. Combination skin needs products that also provide oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine on oily areas.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This serum is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on combination skin, as it contains soothing extracts and lacks harsh ingredients. However, because it fits combination skin only moderately, a product of this type needs extra oil-balancing ingredients to better manage shine on oily areas.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017A topical antioxidant solution of 15% L-ascorbic acid, 1% alpha-tocopherol, and 0.5% ferulic acid provides significant photoprotection against solar-simulated UV radiation in human skin compared to its vehicle.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008Argireline treatment twice daily for 4 weeks produced a significant anti-wrinkle effect with 48.9% total efficacy and decreased skin roughness in Chinese subjects compared with 0% efficacy and no decrease in roughness in the placebo group.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Argireline applied twice daily for 4 weeks achieved a total anti-wrinkle efficiency of 48.9% and notably reduced wrinkle depth compared to placebo in Chinese subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013A topical serum with a peptide blend showed superior or comparable skin recovery to a moisturizer following fractional CO2 laser and radiofrequency microneedling in Asian subjects.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2026Treatment with 14% ferulic acid and 12% l-ascorbic acid significantly reduced pigmentation and erythema while improving hydration and elasticity in 20 women with photoaged skin, with neither acid proving definitively more effective overall though ascorbic acid showed slightly greater skin lightening.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Combining fractional microneedle radiofrequency with a topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced wrinkle severity by 29.9% versus 18.0%, increased elasticity by 12.9% versus 2.3%, and improved aesthetic outcomes in 31 participants compared to radiofrequency and placebo.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025Pretreatment with a topical antioxidant mixture of vitamin C, ferulic acid, and phloretin attenuated ultraviolet-induced sunburn cell formation, thymine dimer formation, matrix metalloproteinase-9 expression, p53 protein expression, and the suppression of CD1a-expressing Langerhans cells in human skin compared to vehicle control.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.
Annals of Dermatology, 2019Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and tripeptide-10 citrulline demonstrated antiwrinkle efficacy and decreased transepidermal water loss in twenty-four healthy volunteers compared to control groups, though synergistic effects between the two peptides remained unclear.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017Daily topical acetyl hexapeptide-8 showed a trend toward a longer time until return to baseline Jankovic Blepharospasm Rating Scale scores compared to placebo (3.7 months vs. 3.0 months) in 24 patients with blepharospasm receiving botulinum toxin therapy.
European Journal of Neurology, 2013
Why other serums fit combination skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Propanediol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Isopentyldiol, Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate, Squalane, Tetradecane, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Extract Sunflower Extract, Rice Bran Extract, Mannitol, Phosphatidylcholine, Ferulic Acid, Arginine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Palmitoyl Sh-Hexapeptide-13 Serine Sp Amide, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Pullulan, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone, Sodium Phytate, Diglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Silica, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Decyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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